Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 4730: Relating to the voluntary relinquishment of parental rights, adoption, and the regulation of child-placing agencies.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 4730 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the voluntary relinquishment of parental rights, adoption, and the regulation of child-placing agencies. Primary sponsor: Lacey Hull (Republican), Hancock. Most recent recorded action (May 28, 2025): Placed on intent calendar.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lacey Hull | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 138 |
| Hancock | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Placed on intent calendar
- Committee report printed and distributed
- Reported favorably as substituted
- Vote taken in committee
- Considered in public hearing
- Left pending in committee
- Testimony taken in committee
- Considered in public hearing
- Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
- Referred to Health & Human Services
- Read first time
- Received from the House
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